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The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD <i>are</i> true <i>and</i> righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD <i>are</i> true <i>and</i> righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of Yahweh are true; they are righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true, they are righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Worshiping the LORD is sacred; he will always be worshiped. All his decisions are correct and fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of the LORD are true. They are completely fair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Reverence for the LORD is good; it will continue forever. The judgments of the LORD are just; they are always fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The commands to fear the LORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the LORD are trustworthy and absolutely just. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of YHWH [is] clean, standing for all time, "" The judgments of YHWH [are] true, "" They have been righteous—together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The fear of Jehovah is clean, standing to the age, The judgments of Jehovah are true, They have been righteous -- together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The fear of Jehovah being pure, standing forever: the judgments of Jehovah, truth, they were altogether just.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 18:10>The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The statutes of the LORD are true, all of them just; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The reverence of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The awe of LORD JEHOVAH is pure and stands to eternity; the judgments of LORD JEHOVAH are in truth and are just in everything.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; The ordinances of the LORD are true, they are righteous altogether;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, <i>and</i> justified altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/19-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1922" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">The Heavens Declare the Glory of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3374.htm" title="3374: yir·’aṯ (N-fsc) -- A fear. Feminine of yare'; fear; morally, reverence.">The fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2889.htm" title="2889: ṭə·hō·w·rāh (Adj-fs) -- Clean, pure. Or tahor; from taher; pure.">is pure,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ō·w·me·ḏeṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">enduring forever;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5703.htm" title="5703: lā·‘aḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Perpetuity. From adah; properly, a terminus, i.e. duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pə·ṭê- (N-mpc) -- Judgment. ">the judgments</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: ’ĕ·meṯ (N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">are true,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">being altogether</a> <a href="/hebrew/6663.htm" title="6663: ṣā·ḏə·qū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be just or righteous. A primitive root; to be right.">righteous.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a></span><br />When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a></span><br />And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Isaiah 11:3</a></span><br />And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6</a></span><br />He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-2.htm">Deuteronomy 6:2</a></span><br />so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">2 Corinthians 7:1</a></span><br />Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28-29</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-18.htm">Romans 3:18</a></span><br />“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a></span><br />Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a></span><br />And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-11.htm">2 Corinthians 5:11</a></span><br />Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.</p><p class="hdg">The fear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-11.htm">Psalm 34:11-14</a></b></br> Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, <i>that there is</i> no fear of God before his eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13</a></b></br> He will bless them that fear the LORD, <i>both</i> small and great.</p><p class="hdg">enduring</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do <i>his commandments</i>: his praise endureth for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1-6</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> feareth the LORD, <i>that</i> delighteth greatly in his commandments… </p><p class="hdg">judgments</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-5.htm">Psalm 10:5</a></b></br> His ways are always grievous; thy judgments <i>are</i> far above out of his sight: <i>as for</i> all his enemies, he puffeth at them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-6.htm">Psalm 36:6</a></b></br> Thy righteousness <i>is</i> like the great mountains; thy judgments <i>are</i> a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">Psalm 72:1,2</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> for Solomon. 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This concept is foundational in wisdom literature, such as <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>, which states that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. The term "pure" suggests something untainted and morally clean, emphasizing the sincerity and integrity of this fear. In biblical context, purity is often associated with ritual cleanliness and moral uprightness, as seen in Leviticus. This fear leads to a life aligned with God's will, reflecting a heart transformed by His presence.<p><b>enduring forever</b><br>The eternal nature of the fear of the LORD highlights its unchanging and everlasting quality. Unlike human emotions or societal norms that fluctuate, this reverence is constant and timeless. This phrase connects to the eternal nature of God's Word, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a>, which states that the word of our God stands forever. It underscores the enduring relevance and stability of living in awe of God, transcending generations and cultures.<p><b>the judgments of the LORD are true</b><br>"Judgments" here refer to God's decrees, laws, and decisions. They are described as "true," indicating their reliability and faithfulness. In a biblical context, truth is not just factual accuracy but also faithfulness and trustworthiness. This aligns with <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a>, which declares that all God's righteous laws are eternal. The truth of God's judgments assures believers of His just and fair governance over creation, providing a foundation for trust and obedience.<p><b>being altogether righteous</b><br>The phrase "altogether righteous" emphasizes the complete and perfect nature of God's judgments. Righteousness in the Bible is often associated with justice and moral integrity. This reflects God's character, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, which describes God as a Rock whose works are perfect and all His ways are just. The righteousness of God's judgments assures believers that His ways are always right and just, providing a model for human conduct and a standard for moral living. This righteousness is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies God's perfect justice and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19</a>, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. His psalms often reflect his deep relationship with God and his understanding of God's laws and creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>- The covenant name of God used in the Old Testament, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law_of_the_lord.htm">The Law of the LORD</a></b><br>- Refers to God's commandments and statutes given to His people, which are central to the psalm's theme of divine revelation and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_purity_of_reverence.htm">The Purity of Reverence</a></b><br>The "fear of the LORD" is not about being afraid but having a deep respect and awe for God. This reverence is described as pure, indicating it is untainted and sincere.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_of_god's_truth.htm">Endurance of God's Truth</a></b><br>God's judgments are not temporary or changeable; they endure forever. This teaches us about the eternal nature of God's truth and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_of_god's_judgments.htm">Righteousness of God's Judgments</a></b><br>The judgments of the LORD are described as true and righteous. This assures believers that God's decisions and commands are just and trustworthy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_awe_of_god.htm">Living in Awe of God</a></b><br>Understanding the fear of the LORD as pure and enduring encourages believers to live in a way that honors God, aligning their lives with His righteous standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/application_of_god's_word.htm">Application of God's Word</a></b><br>Believers are called to apply God's judgments in their daily lives, trusting in their truth and righteousness to guide their actions and decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about angels?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_wisdom_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about God's wisdom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_elihu's_claim_in_job_35.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological evidences supporting Elihu’s claim that God always judges fairly in Job 35? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_unjust_or_pervert_justice.htm">Is God unjust or does He pervert justice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">The fear of the Lord.</span>--Here plainly not a moral quality of the individual, but, as in <a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm" title="The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.">Proverbs 15:33</a> (comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/17-19.htm" title="And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them:">Deuteronomy 17:19</a>), religion, the service demanded by the Law, which, being <span class= "ital">"</span>pure and undented," endures, while the false systems of idolatrous nations perish. Based on the eternal principle of right, the judgments of God, it is eternal as they are.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever</span>. Hengstenberg explains "the fear of the Lord" in this place as "the instruction afforded by God for fearing him." And certainly, unless we adopt some such explanation, we shall find it difficult to account for the intrusion of the clause into its present position. The Law, the testimony, the statutes (or precepts), the commandment (vers. 7, 8), and the judgments (ver. 9), are external to man, objective; the fear of the Lord. as commonly understood, is internal, subjective, a "settled habit of his soul." It is not a thing of the same kind with the other five nominatives, and appears out of place among them. Hence it seems best, with Professor Alexander, to adopt Hengstenberg's explanation. The Law, viewed as teaching the fear of God, is undoubtedly "clean " - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> pure, perfect - and "endures for ever," or is of perpetual obligation. <span class="cmt_word">The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether</span>. In "judgments" we have another of the recognized synonyms for the entire Law (<a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Psalm 119:7, 13, 43, 52, 62</a>), which is from first to last "exceeding righteous and true" (<a href="/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138</a>, Prayer-book Version). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/19-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאַ֤ת</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3374.htm">Strong's 3374: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fear, reverence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֨ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is pure,</span><br /><span class="heb">טְהוֹרָה֮</span> <span class="translit">(ṭə·hō·w·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, pure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enduring forever;</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹמֶ֪דֶת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·me·ḏeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the judgments</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽשְׁפְּטֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pə·ṭê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are true,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱמֶ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">being altogether</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְדָּֽו׃</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">righteous.</span><br /><span class="heb">צָֽדְק֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·ḏə·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6663.htm">Strong's 6663: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be just or righteous</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 19:9 The fear of Yahweh is clean enduring (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 19:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 19:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/19-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 19:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 19:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>